"D" Street and the Ramsay House.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Streets, Historic; Historic streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Residential streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ramsay (David) House (Ellensburg, Wash.); Maclure, Samuel; Dwellings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

Looking west across "D" Street between Eighth and Tenth Streets from the tower of Barge Hall on the Washington State Normal School campus, this photographic view shows much of the residential area north of the Ellensburg business district. Many of the city's professional families lived in this area often referred to as "the college houses." The large David Ramsay house on the right was designed by the noted Canadian architect Samuel Maclure (1860-1929) in 1903. The house was constructed between 1903 - 1905 and was often called "the finest home in the city" The Ellensburg Capital October 24, 1904.Asahel Curtis photograph number #23669.

Asahel Curtis 1874-1941.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1912.

Permission to reproduce this image must be requested from the director of the Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection. Please contact at 209 N. Ruby St.. Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7252.

7 3/4" x 9 3/4" b/w reprint of original photograph glass plate negative.

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Aerial View of Ellensburg Business District I.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Aerial views; Commercial streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

Aerial view of most of the city of Ellensburg's business district with part of Central Washington College of Education campus.Reprint of large framed aerial view of Ellensburg.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1936

Permission to reproduce this image must be requested from the director of the Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection. Please contact at 209 N. Ruby St.. Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7252.

Reprint photograph.

TNV-019

Aerial View of Ellensburg Business District II.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Aerial views; Commercial streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

Aerial view of most of the city of Ellensburg's business district centering on Water, Main and Pearl Streets.Reprint of large framed aerial view of Ellensburg.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1936

Permission to reproduce this image must be requested from the director of the Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection. Please contact at 209 N. Ruby St.. Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7252.

Enlarged reprint photograph.

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Aerial view of Ellensburg Business District III.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Aerial views; Central Washington College of Education (Ellensburg); Central Washington University (Ellensburg)

Aerial view of the campus of Central Washington College of Education between "D" and Walnut streets and 8th Avenue. Also shown are the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad tracks and buildings.Reprint of large framed aerial view of Ellensburg.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1936

Permission to reproduce this image must be requested from the director of the Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection. Please contact at 209 N. Ruby St.. Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7252.

Enlarged reprint photograph.

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Aerial View of Ellensburg Business District IV.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Aerial views; Commercial Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

Aerial view of Ellensburg business district showing Pearl, Pine and S. Main Streets and First Avenue at the bottom of the picture.Reprint of large framed aerial view of Ellensburg.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1936

Permission to reproduce this image must be requested from the director of the Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection. Please contact at 209 N. Ruby St.. Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7252.

Enlarged reprint photograph.

TNV-022

Aerial View of Ellensburg Business District V.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Aerial views; Commercial Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

A closer aerial view of Ellensburg business district showing Main Street between Second and Sixth Avenues.Reprint of large framed aerial view of Ellensburg.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1936

Permission to reproduce this image must be requested from the director of the Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection. Please contact at 209 N. Ruby St.. Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7252.

Enlarged reprint photograph.

TNV-023

Aerial View of Ellensburg Business District VI.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Aerial views; Commercial Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

A closer aerial view of Ellensburg business district showing Main and Pearl Streets between third and sixth Avenues.Reprint of large framed aerial view of Ellensburg.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1936

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Enlarged reprint photograph.

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Aerial View of Ellensburg Business District VII.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Aerial views; Commercial Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

A closer aerial view of Ellensburg business district showing Pearl and Pine Streets between Second and Fifth Avenues.Reprint of large framed aerial view of Ellensburg.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1936

Permission to reproduce this image must be requested from the director of the Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection. Please contact at 209 N. Ruby St.. Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7252.

Enlarged reprint photograph.

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Aerial View of Ellensburg.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Cityscapes; Historic districts -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Cityscapes -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Aerial views; Ellensburg High School -- Washington (State); Morgan Jr. High School -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

Aerial view of most of the city of Ellensburg from Manitoba Street to north of Central Washington College of Education, from the fairgrounds on the east to Water Street on the west. Ellensburg High School and Morgan Jr. High are in the center of the photograph.Ellis photo postcard titled "Air View - Ellensburg, Wash. #8237".

Ellis.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1940.

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Original photo postcard.

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Anderson and Sprague Streets.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Streets, Historic; Historic streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Residential Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Dwellings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Anderson Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); Sprague Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); Methodist Church (Ellensburg, Wash.); Ackerly (Henry C.) House (Ellensburg, Wash.)

Looking south toward the north or back side of Washington School built in 1890, this photograph was taken from the tower of Barge Hall on the Washington State Normal School campus. Anderson Street on the left and Sprague Street on the right are two major north and south streets in Ellensburg. The tall steeple of the Methodist Church and the second stories of the business district buildings can be seen in the background. Henry C. Ackerly (1859-1929) and his family lived in the large house foreground center.Asahel Curtis photograph number #23671.

Asahel Curtis 1874-1941.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

1912.

Permission to reproduce this image must be requested from the director of the Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection. Please contact at 209 N. Ruby St.. Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7252.

7 1/2" x 9 1/2" b/w glossy reprint of original photograph glass plate negative.

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Anderson Street and Barge Hall.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Streets, Historic; Historic streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Residential streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Anderson Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); Barge Hall, Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.)

Taken from S. Anderson Street looking north, Barge Hall built in 1893 on the campus of the Washington State Normal School is in the far distance. This photograph of wide, tree lined street and crude wooden boardwalks was taken possibly at the intersection of S. Anderson Street and Capitol Avenue.Photograph or photographic postcard titled: "No. 22, Residence Street, Ellensburg, Washington."

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1900.

Permission to reproduce this image must be requested from the director of the Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection. Please contact at 209 N. Ruby St.. Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7252.

4 3/4" x 6 3/4" b/w enlarged reprint of original photograph or photographic postcard.

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Anderson Street and Barge Hall.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Streets, Historic; Historic streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Residential streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Anderson Street (Ellensburg, Wash.); Barge Hall, Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.)

Looking north from the intersection of Anderson and Sixth Streets, Barge Hall built in 1893 on the campus of the Washington State Normal School can be seen in the distance. Residential homes line the east side of Anderson Street with its newly planted shade trees. Unpaved streets and partial boardwalks showed that many city improvements were yet to come to Ellensburg.Postcard titled "Residence Street, Ellensburg, Wash."

Published by E. C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee (Wisconsin.)

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1906.

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3 1/2" x 5 1/2" hand colored original photograph postcard.

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Antlers Hotel.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Ellensburg (Washington) -- Buildings, Historic; Antlers Hotel (Ellensburg, Wash.); Horton Hotel (Ellensburg, Wash.); Hotels -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

The Antlers Hotel on the southwest corner of Sixth and Pearl Streets was built in 1890 and called the Horton Hotel. The 95 room hotel was at one time billed as the grandest hotel in eastern Washington. In August 1910 the large cupola on the right-front corner of the building was removed. The buiding was destroyed by fire October 1967.Photograph postcard titled :"No. 3 Antlers Hotel, Ellensburg, Washington."

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1918.

Permission to reproduce this image must be requested from the director of the Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection. Please contact at 209 N. Ruby St.. Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7252.

Original 3 1/2"x5 1/2" sepia colored photograph postcard.

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Artistic Rendition of Early Ellensburg.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Streets, Historic; Historic streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; City & town life -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Commercial streets -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg

Artistic rendition of Ellensburg, Washington at the end of the 19th century probably used for a real estate promotion. There are no recognizable buildings. The artist tried to portray a busy, growing pioneer settlement.Source unknown.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1890s.

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6 3/4" x 9 1/2" b/w glossy reprint of original copy from unknown source.

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Badger Pocket School District No. 12.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Kittitas County (Wash.) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Kittitas County; School buildings -- Washington (State) -- Badger Pocket; Badger Pocket School (Kittitas Co., Washington)

In 1910 a second District No. 12 school was created in Badger pocket when this one-room schoolhouse was built. Classes were held in this small school until 1924. The building was moved in 1934-1935 to the old Vantage Highway.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1915.

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6 3/4" x 9 3/4" b/w reproduction from original photograph.

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Barge Hall Washington State Normal School I.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.); Barge Hall, Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.); State Normal School (Ellensburg, Wash.)

Barge Hall, the first permanent structure of the Washington State Normal School constructed in 1893-1894, was named after the school's first president Benjamin Barge. The state legislature appropriated $60,000 for the construction of the building. Eugene C. Price was the architect, John Nash was the building superintendent and the H. A. VanFossom Company was awarded the construction contract. The large impressive structure was built of load-bearing masonry and wood construction measuring 152' x 120' consisting of four stories and a 120' bell tower. The bricks used in the construction were purchased by the A. O. Fowler Brick Yard in Ellensburg. The building is located on the north side of 8th Avenue between D and E Street. This view shows the building's south or main entrance and east sides.Postcard titled: No.7 Washington State Normal School, Ellensburg, Washington.

Wesley Andrews, Inc. Publishers, Baker, Oregon.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1902.

Permission to reproduce this image must be requested from the director of the Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection. Please contact at 209 N. Ruby St.. Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7252.

5" x 7" b/w enlarged reprint from original photograph postcard.

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Barge Hall Washington State Normal School III.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.); Barge Hall, Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.); State Normal School (Ellensburg, Wash.)

At the north end of Anderson Street on 8th Avenue is located the first building on the Washington State Normal School campus. Barge Hall, named after first president Benjamin Barge, was build in 1893-1894. The structure provide classrooms for students and offices for administrators and faculty members. The south or main face of the building has become one of Ellensburg's best known landmarks.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1902.

Permission to reproduce this image must be requested from the director of the Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection. Please contact at 209 N. Ruby St.. Ellensburg, WA 98926, (509) 962-7252.

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Barge Hall Washington State Normal School VI.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.); Barge Hall, Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.); State Normal School (Ellensburg, Wash.)

Students or faculty stand at the main entrance of Barge Hall the first building of the Washington State Normal School. The building constructed in 1893-1894 provided classrooms and offices for students and faculty. The large four story brick building located on the north side of 8th Avenue between D and E Streets has long been a well known Ellensburg landmark.

Photograph reprint by Whitnall.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1898.

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8" x 10" sepia colored enlarged reprint of original photograph.

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Barge Hall Washington State Normal School VII.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.); Barge Hall, Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.); State Normal School (Ellensburg, Wash.)

Barge Hall constructed in 1893-1894 located on the north side of 8th Avenue between D and E Streets was the first building of the Washington State Normal School. This view of the southwest corner of the large four story brick building shows the main entrance and the 120' bell tower. Major structural damage to the bell tower during an earthquake in 1934 caused the tower to be removed in 1955. After an absence of almost 40 years a new, exact replica of the Barge Hall bell tower was added in 1992. Board sidewalks and unpaved streets surround the newly constructed Barge Hall. The wooden fence was eventually replaced with a low stone wall.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1896.

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5" x 7" b/w reprint of original photograph.

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Barge Hall Washington State Normal School VIII.Ellensburg Public Library Local History Collection Photographs

Ellensburg (Wash.) -- Buildings, Historic; Historic buildings -- Washington (State) -- Ellensburg; Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.); Barge Hall, Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.); State Normal School (Ellensburg, Wash.); Training School, Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.); Edison Hall, Central Washington University (Ellensburg, Wash.)

Barge Hall, named after the school's first president Benjamin Barge, was the first building of the Washington State Normal School built on the campus grounds. Located on the north side of 8th Avenue between D and E Streets, Barge Hall was the only facility for the entire school. The Training School on D street was built in 1908 and stood behind Barge Hall. The named was changed to Edison Hall in 1917 but it continued as an elementary school are selected area children and for preparing normal school students to become teachers. In 1939 an new college elementary school was built and Edison Hall became the school's music building.Postcard Titled: "Washington State Normal, Ellensburg, Wash." Postmarked February 5, 1913. Handwritten penciled note addressed to Mrs. C. J. Walker, Park Hotel, Tacoma, Wash. Note to Minnie from Your loving sister Cora.

Unknown.

Ellensburg Public Library

Ellensburg Public Library

ca. 1909.

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5" x 7" b/w enlarge reprint of original postcard.

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